Water Quality in Chatham, NY (12529)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 12529.
Past Health-Based Violations
8 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 41 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 90% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
2,410
Population
30
Water Systems
49
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (30)
Chatham Fair Water Distribution
Taconic Hills School
Roeliff-Jansen Cafeteria
Zzzhillsdale Fire Company No 1
All resolvedLittle Cat Lodge
All resolvedZzztaconic Lodge @ Catamount Ski Area
Zzzaubergine
Hillsdale House
All resolvedLe Continentale
Jean & Dan'S Tavern
Zzzmt. Washington House
Main Moon Chinese Restaurant
Zzzold School Cafe
Zzzunderhill Inn
Twisted Sister Coffee House
All resolvedStewarts Shop #281 Hillsdale
Zzzsilvanus Lodge
Fresh Town Supermarket
3 health-basedCatamount Ski Resort
All resolvedZzzred Roof Mart Deli & Pizza
Zzzbridlewood Scottish (Wee Bake Shop)
Pine Lane
Random Harvest
All resolvedHillsdale Gulf Mart
5 health-basedRoe Jan Brewing Co.
All resolvedAlamillo Apartments
Zzzlinden Valley Bed & Breakfast
Shemin Farm
The Unicorn
Catamount Ranch
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
How Does This Compare?
Chatham (12529) has more violations than 90% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 49.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.